
BROMPTON
C LINE EXPLORE BLACK EDITION SUPERLIGHT - MID HANDLEBAR - MARATHON TIRES - NO RACK - FLAME LACQUER
$3,935.00
The very limited Brompton Black Edition Superlight Bikes are back again for 2022. Featuring a number of key components in black rather than the usual silver, they were developed after years of public requests, with city nightlife as their inspiration. The Superlight models feature a titanium front fork and rear triangle in addition to some part swaps to make this bike 1.62 lbs lighter than an equivalent standard Brompton.
The Brompton C Line Explore Black Edition folding bike is the classic Brompton people have known and loved for years! It’s the most customizable bike in Brompton’s lineup and the chromoly steel frame is finished in the premium Fire Lacquer, which is made using only the best frames where the hand brazing is visible. Titanium front fork and rear triangle (painted black to match the rest of the bike) add versatility and riding comfort while keeping the weight down.
As the most versatile option, the Explore model uses the 3-speed Sturmey Archer BWR hub combined with a 2-speed shifter for a combined 6 speeds. The wider gear ratio is designed to get you up the steepest hills and speeding along the flat open roads. Schwalbe Marathon tires provide puncture-proof reliability (not to be confused with the cheaper Marathon Racer tire) and a Front Carrier Block lets you customize your bike with a wide range of Brompton bags. This model is our most popular due to its adaptability and is a favourite of world travellers.
This bike uses the Mid Handlebar which is Brompton’s bestseller and the sweet spot for short riders seeking an upright ride or average-height riders wanting a bike that is both efficient and comfortable. Fenders keep you and your bike looking presentable and make entry to shops, museums, and theatres a lot easier as a result. The bike is fitted with a Standard, Extended or Telescopic seatpost depending on your height, and comes standard with a Fizik R7 saddle.
An optional aluminum rear rack allows you to carry extra luggage on the back while touring, or if you need to haul something too large to fit in a front bag. The four wheels make the bike considerably more stable when using it in “rolling transport mode” or storing it away folded.
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- Brompton C Line Explore Black Edition Superlight - Mid Handlebar
- Black Edition bike features all key components in Black, with a premium Flame Lacquer Main Frame
- Black Painted Titanium Fork and Triangle and Black Reflective Stickers
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Mid Handlebar - Sweet-spot for shorter riders who want to sit upright or average-height riders who want a bike that is both efficient yet comfortable
- 6 Speed Standard Gearing (33-100 Gear Inches) - Never get stuck without the right gear - This can be changed to -12% or +8% at no extra charge
- Schwalbe Marathon Tires - Pretty much puncture-proof
- Integrated Trigger Shifter with Gear Display Window
- Front and Rear Fenders - Keep you clean and dry whatever the weather
- Front Carrier Block (FCB) - For fitting Brompton's fantastic range of bags
- Choose from Standard, Extended or Telescopic Seatposts
- Fizik R7 saddle
- Weight: 24.88 lbs
- ADD: Front Bags & Covers
- ADD: Dynamo Lighting System
- PRICE MATCH GUARANTEE
BROMPTON C LINE EXPLORE BLACK EDITION SUPERLIGHT - MID HANDLEBAR - MARATHON TIRES | |
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FRAME |
Main Frame: Precision drawn heat-treated steel tubing, full ED coated, Hand-brazed in England Rear Triangle: Titanium, full ED coated, hand brazed in England |
FORK | Titanium, powder coat, full ED coated, Hand-brazed in England |
HEADSET | Brompton Alloy - Black |
STEM | Brompton Mid Stem - Gloss Black - Precision drawn heat-treated steel tubing, full ED coated, Hand-brazed in England |
HANDLEBAR | Brompton Mid Handlebar (Moderate Riding Position) - Black - Triple butted aluminum with shot-peened finish |
GRIPS | Brompton Lock-On, with lightweight foam adhered to engineered core - Black |
SEATPOST | Brompton - Black - Choose from Standard, Extended or Telescopic |
SEAT | Fizik R7 saddle |
BRAKES | Brompton Dual Pivot Calipers - Black |
BRAKE LEVERS | Brompton with Integrated Bell and Shifters - Black |
SHIFTERS | Brompton Integrated Gear Trigger (L+R) - 6 speed |
R. DERAILLEUR | Brompton Chain Tensioner w/2sp derailleur |
FRONT HUB | Brompton Alloy - 28h - Black |
REAR HUB | Brompton/Sturmey Archer BWR 3sp Hub - Black |
SPOKES | Stainless Steel Straight Gauge - Black |
RIMS | Brompton Alloy, Double Walled - Black with Machined Braking Surface |
TIRES |
Schwalbe Marathon |
BOTTOM BRACKET |
Cartridge 119mm JIS |
CRANKS |
Brompton 5-bolt - 50T - Black (Can be changed to -12% or +8% free of charge) |
COG-SET |
Brompton 13/16T |
PEDALS |
Brompton (left hand folds) - Black |
RACK |
Optional - Aluminum, 24lb weigh limit |
FENDERS |
Brompton Chromoplastic - Black with rubberized flap and Titanium stays |
SUSPENSION |
Rubber Elastomer - Firm |
WEIGHT |
24.88 lbs |
FOLDED SIZE | 645mm (H) x 585mm (W) x 270mm (D) (25.3" x 23" x 10.6") |
EXTRAS |
Optional Lezyne Pump - with flexible hose compatible with Schrader and Presta valve Front Carrier Block (FCB) included |
BROMPTON C LINE EXPLORE BLACK EDITION SUPERLIGHT - MID HANDLEBAR - MARATHON TIRES | FROM | TO |
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Standard Seatpost | 5' 2" | 5' 11" |
Extended and Telescopic Seatpost | 5' 10" | 6' 4" |

Brompton is the only company we've seen that answers all three criteria - and believe us, we've tried every brand out there. The reason others can't compete is because Brompton has answered a fundamental engineering problem. If a bike is going to unfold to a large footprint (which takes the twitch out) then it is unfolding to a bigger bike - and by all logic, a bigger bike unfolded would be a bigger bike folded. So, it's pretty much true that for most folding bikes they either have great rideability but poor transportability or vice versa. And nearly all of them are a mess to fold.
Not Brompton. Brompton has designed the Platonic form of all folding bikes. The bike folds to the smallest size on the market, unfolds in a highly precise and easy manner, and has the same axle-to-axle footprint as a hybrid bike. How did they do this? By not only designing a clever frame, but also designing some 1200 proprietary parts that make everything fit - and fit perfectly. Oh, and nearly all of this is made in England. No wonder this bike has a cult following.
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